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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.22, 579.75 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.22, 579.75 and 254.37 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.22 : 579.75 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.22/579.75 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.22x = 579.75 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.22x = 147,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,472.23/420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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